Rolling Stones told to start it up at Croke Park

Ronnie Wood, left, with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, says that the band has a “special link” to IrelandReuters

The proposed Rolling Stones concert in Croke Park has been granted a licence.

Aiken Promotions has been given the go-ahead for the gig despite concerns from some people living near the stadium.

The band’s appearance is scheduled for May 17 and makes a total of four concerts now due to take place at the Gaelic Athletic Association headquarters this summer. The others are Michael Bublé on July 7 and two Taylor Swift appearances, on June 15 and 16.

The Irish date will be the latest leg of the Stones’ No Filter tour that will also include gigs in Manchester, London, Southampton, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

Ronnie Wood said that the band had a “special link” to Ireland and were looking forward to performing in the country…

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